A Paralyzed Soldier Will Walk Again Tonight In The Most Inspiring Smackdown Segment Ever

Warning folks, it’s about to get pretty dusty wherever you are. Maybe grab some eye protection.

Dan Rose was an US Army Sargent assigned to clear roadside bombs in Afghanistan. Unfortunately a bomb exploded under his truck while he was on patrol, and while the rest of his unit thankfully made it out unharmed, Rose was paralyzed from the chest down. In the past, Sgt. Rose would have had to live a life confined to a wheelchair, but now, thanks to new technology called the Ekso Suit, he’s been able to walk again.

You can check out Sgt. Rose demonstrating the Ekso Suit on Smackdown below. Not only is the demonstration amazing (and frankly, seriously badass) but the audience’s response is actually pretty heartwarming. Oh, and no, don’t worry, Rusev and Lana don’t make an appearance…

Make sure to tune into Smackdown for the full segment and other equally memorable stuff like, uh, an Usos vs. Star and Goldust match? Maybe a Ryback squash? Hey, it can’t all be broken men learning to walk again.

Its because we know that (at least most the time) all parties involved are in on the work. So when Punk is celebrating Lawler’s heart attack, or desecrating the ashes of Paul Bearer, we can get upset, but not be turned off from wrestling.

“It’s about to get dusty” UGH. Please STOP with this cliche. It’s not funny. You can admit that something makes you emotional enough to tear up. “Is somebody cutting onions in here? Huh huh lolzers” Ugh.

ok everybody, you don’t need to make him sound like an asshole for getting normally irritated by an admittedly overused phrase on the internet, even if the way and situation he declared this at are inappropriate to say the least.

I also would be much less annoyed if I never read that phrase again, to be honest. I hope you don’t consider me a dick now.

God, his smile is so infectious and sincere-looking! I mean, he just feels way down to earth and a bit shy from being given all this attention but he doesn’t show it at all. he’s like Sami Zayn in that. I would’ve instantly liked the guy just from looking at his face and hearing him talk even if I didn’t know about his situation.

I saw a device similar to this used about two years ago at a fundraiser race for wounded vets. Two paralyzed servicemen completed the one mile fun run using it. I have never been more in awe and inspired, as cheesy as that sounds. When you see something like that right in front of you, you really can’t help but be affected. I can only imagine how this played out in the arena with a crowd like that, and kudos to WWE for spotlighting this.

This is a controversial question: If Sgt. Rose had died in the explosion, would he still be considered a “true American hero”? If yes, is he heroic for having lost his life in the line of duty, protecting the freedoms of people? Is someone who survives near-death while on duty automatically a hero? What constitutes an act of heroism if almost all servicemen of the US army, regardless of their particular position, task, or achievements (if any), are portrayed as “heroes” in the US mass media?

NOTE: I am very happy that Sgt. Rose is alive and that this incredible Ekso Suit technology exists for paraplegics. I support servicemen who protect the rights, dignity and freedoms of people in need.

Well, if you defused even one bomb in, say, your office (or wherever you work) you’d be a hero, right? Well, Dan Rose defused countless bombs that could have hurt of killed soldiers or civilians. When you think of what soldiers who have been in active duty actually do in a regular world context, most legitimately do qualify for hero status.